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Hurt by Paradise

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Hurt by Paradise

2019

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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11 Reviews

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A young poet and an aspiring actress pursue their creative dreams, while supporting each other, as they navigate the balancing act of family responsibilities, modern dating and the inevitable strain of limited finances.

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Linda Marric

Daily Mirror (UK)

Although the storyline itself is not always entirely coherent, it is never boring, and is both handsomely acted and full of charming and surreal moments.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2020

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

For me, the 83-minute running time seemed to drag out into a lifetime.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 16, 2020

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

Hurt by Paradise does share some striking similarities with Frances Ha, but it is its own film, full of life and charm. The film’s strengths not only lie in its performances, but its cinematography by Fabio Paleari and Emily-Jane Robinson...

Oct 3, 2024

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Jason Best

Marie Claire

A defiantly quirky, gently funny ode to female friendship and artistic aspiration... with a streak of self-effacing humour dispelling any whiff of self-indulgence.

Oct 13, 2020

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Thomas White

Battle Royale With Cheese

The overall tone feels noncommittal, not quite managing to integrate the comedy with straight drama. Frustratingly it leaves us hanging somewhere in the middle.

Oct 8, 2020

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

There's a wonderfully wry sense of humour woven into this engaging drama about a privileged young Londoner simply trying to make something of her life.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 24, 2020

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Synopsis

A young poet and an aspiring actress pursue their creative dreams, while supporting each other, as they navigate the balancing act of family responsibilities, modern dating and the inevitable strain of limited finances.

Director: Greta Bellamacina
Producer: Robert Montgomery
Screenwriter: Greta Bellamacina, Sadie Brown, Robert Montgomery
Production Co: Sulk Youth Films, Emmyland Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 6, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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